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Author
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
xviii, 326 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"In A Political History of Early Christianity Allen Brent examines early Christianity and its triumph in Roman Empire. Starting with the description of the apocalyptic movement of the earliest form of Roman [Markan] Christianity, Brent argues that for Christianity to triumph, it was necessary to replace a radical project of 'root and branch' transformation of present society with one that could appeal to a wider constituency influenced by Graeco Roman...
Author
Series
Ancient Christian writers volume no. 43-44, 46-47
Pub. Date
1984
Physical Desc
volumes <1> ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Written from Roman North Africa, primarily between 250 and 258, and meant to be circulated and copied, the four volumes of letters provide an entře into Cyprian's social and mental world and a glimpse of some of the spiritual horizons of an articulate mid-third century provincial Roman. The first volume contains letters from the year 250. The second volume covers the period from approximately high summer of 250 to mid-251. The third volume covers...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Of all the writings held sacred by the world's religions, only the Bible presents a message linked to geography. This is not just the location of religious centers but the experience of a people in its land, a people that has insisted on its God-given right to self-identity throughout the ages and in defiance of all forces that sought to deny it. All Jews and Christians who profess to find the source of their faith in these Scriptures look to the...
Author
Series
Ancient Christian writers volume no. 70
Publisher
The Newman Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
ix, 307 pages ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Publisher
Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 atlas (224 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"The dramatic story of Christianity from its origins to the present day, told through more than one hundred stunning color maps. With over two billion practicing believers today, Christianity has taken root in almost all parts of the globe. Its impact on Europe and the Americas in particular has been fundamental. Through more than one hundred beautiful color maps and illustrations, Christianity traces the history of the religion, beginning with the...
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 computer optical disc : color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A multimedia Bible study tool designed for both personal and group Bible study. The CD-ROM uses interactive learning opportunities to help visualize and understand the contents of Paul's letter to the Galatians.
Publisher
Baker Academic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
xxiv, 616 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A team of distinguished specialists introduces the Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman backgrounds necessary for understanding the New Testament and the early church"--Publisher's summary.